Dental costs in Fairfax, VA: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Fairfax.
Observed prices in Fairfax
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,780 – $5,204 | $4,327 | 17 | $4,327 – $5,696 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,492 – $4,693 | $4,212 | 17 | $4,212 – $5,369 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,394 – $1,736 | $1,500 | 31 | $1,500 – $2,122 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $853 – $1,164 | $1,048 | 31 | $1,048 – $1,250 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $835 – $1,156 | $1,042 | 31 | $1,042 – $1,266 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $929 – $1,144 | $1,015 | 28 | $1,015 – $1,409 | |
| Full upper denture | $640 – $1,080 | $972 | 33 | $972 – $1,232 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $865 – $1,056 | $967 | 29 | $967 – $1,178 | |
| Full lower denture | $640 – $1,074 | $946 | 32 | $946 – $1,252 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $652 – $960 | $844 | 33 | $844 – $1,026 | |
| Root canal, molar | $595 – $878 | $787 | 34 | $787 – $945 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $617 – $886 | $786 | 28 | $786 – $938 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $576 – $880 | $775 | 31 | $775 – $981 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $625 – $829 | $774 | 30 | $774 – $987 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $586 – $841 | $734 | 31 | $734 – $900 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $481 – $702 | $656 | 32 | $656 – $799 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $407 – $611 | $552 | 31 | $552 – $687 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $304 – $512 | $412 | 24 | $412 – $520 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $268 – $357 | $320 | 29 | $320 – $416 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $296 – $379 | $320 | 24 | $320 – $413 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $228 – $309 | $285 | 29 | $285 – $364 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $150 – $205 | $182 | 30 | $182 – $275 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $130 – $196 | $178 | 32 | $178 – $214 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $130 – $195 | $166 | 28 | $166 – $225 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $123 – $180 | $153 | 33 | $153 – $184 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $85 – $130 | $115 | 32 | $115 – $149 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $86 – $133 | $114 | 32 | $114 – $145 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $87 – $134 | $110 | 32 | $110 – $157 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $74 – $126 | $106 | 30 | $106 – $149 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $85 – $124 | $102 | 32 | $102 – $143 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $86 – $107 | $93 | 26 | $93 – $112 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $76 – $106 | $93 | 33 | $93 – $120 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $61 – $108 | $89 | 30 | $89 – $122 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $60 – $78 | $69 | 30 | $69 – $90 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $53 – $74 | $66 | 30 | $66 – $77 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $44 – $65 | $60 | 28 | $60 – $71 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $40 – $55 | $50 | 29 | $50 – $60 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $40 – $52 | $48 | 25 | $48 – $60 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $26 – $40 | $37 | 29 | $37 – $46 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $30 – $45 | $37 | 29 | $37 – $48 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $22 – $32 | $28 | 30 | $28 – $36 |
Fairfax compared with Virginia
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Fairfax and Virginia as a whole, 19 run above the state median and 22 below. The largest local saving is on Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning: $93 here against $99 statewide.
See the Virginia state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Fairfax
Every figure on this site is a distribution, not an average, so the gap between the cheaper and dearer end of the local market can be stated in dollars. On Full braces, adult alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $1,424. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $4,162.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,780 | $5,204 | $1,424 | 17 |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,492 | $4,693 | $1,201 | 17 |
| Full upper denture | $640 | $1,080 | $440 | 33 |
| Full lower denture | $640 | $1,074 | $434 | 32 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,394 | $1,736 | $342 | 31 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $835 | $1,156 | $321 | 31 |
This is an argument for collecting itemised written quotes rather than accepting the first, particularly on the larger items — see how to read a treatment plan.
Lower-cost care in Fairfax
These are federally funded health centres in Fairfax. They charge on a sliding scale based on your income, which usually makes them the cheapest route if you are uninsured. The federal dataset does not record which sites provide dentistry — many do, but call first and ask specifically about dental services and sliding-scale eligibility.
| Health centre | Address | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Neighborhood Health Joseph Willard Dental | 3750 Old Lee Hwy | (703) 535-5568 |
| Neighborhood Health at Merrifield Center | 8221 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr | (703) 535-5568 |
| Neighborhood Health at Merrifield Center Lower Level | 8221 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr | (703) 535-5568 · Website |
Virginia has 223 such sites statewide — see the Virginia page.
Other cities in Virginia
Virginia overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Fairfax practices are behind these figures?
Between 17 and 34 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Fairfax figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Fairfax dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Fairfax. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.